The ''Lynn Valley Trail'' is a trail connecting Simcoe,

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Port Dover Port Dover is an unincorporated community and former town located in Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada, on the north shore of Lake Erie. It is the site of the recurring Friday the 13th motorcycle rally. Prior to the War of 1812, this community ...

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Both destinations are historic small towns with rustic central business areas. This trail meets with the

Lynn River The Lynn River is a fresh water river located in Norfolk County, Ontario, Norfolk County in Southwestern Ontario, Canada. It empties into Lake Erie at Port Dover, Ontario, Port Dover. Summary The Lynn Valley Trail follows the river between Port D ...

in certain places. It follows a former railbed through

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. Edible things to eat found along the trail include wild strawberries, wild raspberries, and

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. Nighttime use of the trail is prohibited and only

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s and

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s may use the trail at any time. Privacy laws prevent the climbing of fences and gates leading to

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as a part of respecting the residents that live along the trail.

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animals are not to be disturbed if found in or around the trail as they are considered a part of the farmer's private property. Considered to be an easy trail, the Lynn Valley Trail is 8 kilometres long and can be used year-round. Recommended activities include cross-country skiing, cycling, walking, and hiking. Running is not recommended because of the number of people using the trail on a daily basis. The trail is made of compacted soil and is surrounded by forests. Mosquito repellent is recommended between the months of June and October. At least 77 species of birds have been discovered here between 2015 and 2019; including the

Rose-breasted Grosbeak The rose-breasted grosbeak (''Pheucticus ludovicianus''), colloquially called "cut-throat" due to its coloration, is a large, seed-eating grosbeak in the cardinal family (Cardinalidae). It is primarily a foliage gleaner. Males have black heads, ...

, the

Yellow Warbler The yellow warbler (''Setophaga petechia'') is a New World warbler species. Yellow warblers are the most widespread species in the diverse genus ''Setophaga'', breeding in almost the whole of North America, the Caribbean, as well as northern So ...

, and the

Red-winged Blackbird The red-winged blackbird (''Agelaius phoeniceus'') is a passerine bird of the family Icteridae found in most of North America and much of Central America. It breeds from Alaska and Newfoundland south to Florida, the Gulf of Mexico, Mexico, and ...

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{{Coord, 42.814229, -80.272551, display=title Protected areas of Norfolk County, Ontario Rail trails in Ontario

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